Join us from for a weekend of fun, connection, and community in the heart of Montpelier, Vermont. This free, family-friendly event is packed with activities for all ages.

Explore the outdoors as you learn to ride a Fat Bike, build and race your own Soap Box and enjoy sledding adventures.

Rather be indoors? Get creative with arts, crafts, and face painting.Cozy up with a good book in our downtown spaces. Shop and Dine in many of Montpelier's eateries and shops

Winter in Vermont can be long, but together, we can make it a season to celebrate. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and let’s make this weekend one to remember!

Schedule of Events:

Ice on Fire, a celebration of deep winter: 2:00 - 5:00 pm at Country Club Road

Join in for Ice on Fire, the Central Vermont Winter Festival! Come one, come all to this wonderful festival, celebrating the warmth of community in the depths of winter. Dance, theater, music, storytelling, and poetry performed by local artists and community members, winter games, kids activities and more.